Field Hockey

VCUS SOARES SOARS TO CAA ROOKIE AWARD

Oct 26, 2010

RICHMOND, Va. – For the second time this season, Virginia
Commonwealth University freshman Emilie Soares (Santa
Clara, Calif.) has been named the Colonial Athletic
Association's Field Hockey Rookie of the Week.

Soares, a forward, scored in the 53rd minute of
Sunday's match at William & Mary, which helped the Rams
secure a 4-1 win and their first CAA Tournament berth since
2003.

In 18 matches this season, Soares is tied for third on VCU in
goals, with six, and points, with 14. Soares was also named the
league's Rookie of the Week on Sept. 21.

VCU will return to action on Friday, Oct. 29 when it closes out its
regular season against Northeastern at Cary Street Field at 4
p.m.